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03/14/2026

Veterinary Bill Assistance Resources
Helpful organizations and resources for pet parents facing unexpected veterinary expenses.

Please feel free to share this incredible resource that I have gathered over the past 30 years. It is truly invaluable and is up to date.

When a pet needs medical care, the costs can feel overwhelming very quickly. If you are facing a large veterinary bill, the organizations below may be able to help, depending on your pet’s condition, your financial situation, and the type of care needed.

Where to start

For urgent or emergency care, start with:
FACE Foundation, RedRover, Frankie’s Friends, Paws 4 A Cure, and Pet Assistance.

For non-urgent or chronic care, try:
The Pet Fund

For homelessness-related support, start with:
Pets of the Homeless and Project Street Vet

For financing options, consider:
CareCredit

For more programs and broader directories, visit:
Best Friends Animal Society and Humane World for Animals

Regional Resources: San Diego County

FACE Foundation
Website: https://face4pets.org/
Apply: https://face4pets.org/apply
Locations / Contact: https://face4pets.org/locations
Phone: 858-450-3223
Address: 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 175, San Diego, CA 92121

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – Sorrento Valley
Specialty hospital and 24/7 ER that works with FACE Foundation.
Website: https://www.vshsd.com/
Phone: 858-875-7500
Address: 10435 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92121

Rancho Coastal Humane Society – Veterinary Care Program for Seniors
Website: https://rchumanesociety.org/senior-vet-care-program/
Senior Programs: https://rchumanesociety.org/senior-programs/
Phone: 760-579-2426
Main Office: 760-753-6413

SNAP San Diego / Neuter Scooter
Website: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/
Services: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/services/
Appointments: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/appointments/
Phone: 866-SPAY-BUS or 866-772-9287
Email: [email protected]

Helen Woodward Animal Center – Pets Without Walls
Website: https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/pets-without-walls/
Phone: 858-756-4117 x339
Email: [email protected]

Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals (FCIA)
Website: https://www.fcianimals.org/
About: https://www.fcianimals.org/about.html
Phone: 619-466-9137
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2574, Spring Valley, CA 91979

State Resources: California

SpayCalifornia
Website: https://spaycalifornia.org/
County List: https://spaycalifornia.org/countylist.htm
How to Search: https://spaycalifornia.org/spaycalifornia_howtosearch.htm
Phone: 1-866-PET-SPAY

Pet Assistance Foundation
Website: https://www.petassistancefoundation.org/
About: https://www.petassistancefoundation.org/about-us/
Contact: https://www.petassistancefoundation.org/contact/
Phone: 1-877-SPAY-PET or 1-877-772-9738
San Diego County Line: 1-855-738-7349

National Resources

RedRover Relief – Urgent Care Grants
Website: https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/
Pre-Application: https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/urgent-care-pre-application/
Application: https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/urgent-care-application/
Phone: 916-429-2457
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818

Frankie’s Friends
Website: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/
National Fund: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/national-frankies-friends-fund
Apply: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/apply-for-assistance-1
Contact: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/national-contact-information
Phone: 888-465-7387
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 272028, Tampa, FL 33688

Paws 4 A Cure
Website: https://www.paws4acure.org/
Ask for Help: https://www.paws4acure.org/askforhelp.php
Requirements: https://www.paws4acure.org/requirements.php
FAQ: https://www.paws4acure.org/faq.php
Contact: https://www.paws4acure.org/contact.php
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1821, Wakefield, MA 01880

Pet Assistance, Inc.
Website: https://www.petassistanceinc.org/
Financial Aid: https://www.petassistanceinc.org/financialaid
Application: https://www.petassistanceinc.org/application-1
Contact: https://www.petassistanceinc.org/grants
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Box 2015, New Preston, CT 06777-0015

The Pet Fund
Website: https://www.thepetfund.com/
Pet Owner Info: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners
Application Instructions: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners/the-pet-fund-application
Phone: 916-443-6007
Additional Phone: 916-503-0550
Email: [email protected]

Brown Dog Foundation
Website: https://www.browndogfoundation.org/about
Status: Ceased operations effective November 1, 2025

Pets of the Homeless
Website: https://petsofthehomeless.org/
Get Help: https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/
Emergency Veterinary Care: https://petsofthehomeless.org/emergency-veterinary-care/
Find Locations: https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locations/
Phone: 775-841-7463
Email: [email protected]
General Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 710 West Washington Street, Carson City, NV 89703-4221

Project Street Vet
Website: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/
What They Do: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/what-we-do
Locations: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/locations
San Diego: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/locations/san-diego

CareCredit
Website: https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/
Apply: https://www.carecredit.com/apply/
Contact: https://www.carecredit.com/contactus/
Phone: 800-677-0718

Best Friends Animal Society – Financial Assistance Guide
Guide: https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/cant-afford-vet-bills-100-financial-assistance-programs-pet-owners
Resource Hub: https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/issues/pet-financial-assistance

Humane World for Animals – Affording Your Pet Resource Page
Guide: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/having-trouble-affording-your-pet
Access-to-Care Hub: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/access-care-pets

A gentle note:
If your pet’s need is urgent, it is often best to apply to several organizations right away rather than one at a time. Starting with FACE Foundation, RedRover, Frankie’s Friends, Paws 4 A Cure, and Pet Assistance can be especially helpful for emergency situations.

I hope this list offers a meaningful starting point and a bit of support during what can be a very stressful time.

With care,
PoshPaws

Access to care for pets The deep connection between people and pets is universal, but access to animal care resources is not. Humane World for Animals works to keep pets happy and healthy, and in their homes.